The Yemeni American Day Parade fills Morris Park Avenue with families in traditional dress, circles of dancers and Yemeni and American flags held side by side. The neighborhood is known as Little Yemen, with hundreds of Yemeni-owned delis, groceries and cafés, and the parade is its big yearly show of pride. If you want a truly local Bronx celebration you won't find in any guidebook, this is the weekend's one to see.
What to expect
Marchers come down Morris Park Avenue in traditional Yemeni clothing, carrying flags and dancing to live music, with community groups and local officials in the line of march. Past parades have included traditional dance circles, an NYPD band and a best-costume contest, with neighbors crowding the sidewalks to watch.
Good to know
- The 2 and 5 trains to East 180th Street drop you at the western end of Morris Park Avenue
- Free to watch — no tickets or registration
- Street parking disappears near the route, so take transit
- Family-friendly, with plenty of kids and multi-generational groups
- Stay afterward to eat at the Yemeni delis, cafés and bakeries nearby
- Streets are closed along the route, so give yourself extra time to get around
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Common questions
Is the Yemeni American Day Parade free?
Yes. It's a public street parade on Morris Park Avenue, and anyone can watch from the sidewalk without a ticket.
Where is Little Yemen in the Bronx?
It's in the Morris Park and Van Nest area of the east Bronx, around Morris Park Avenue, Rhinelander Avenue and White Plains Road, where hundreds of Yemeni-owned businesses are clustered.
Who can attend?
Everyone. The parade celebrates Yemeni American heritage, and neighbors and visitors of every background are welcome to line the route and cheer.
